Silver Style

OCRF (Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation) hosted their annual Silver Style event at the Georges Ballroom in St Kilda. The theme was a touch of silver. Inspired by this theme and some fabulous silver shoes the outfit planning started.

Lauren found this striped printed silk at the Hand Made Fair at Hampton Court Palace in London in 2018. Unsure what she wanted to create with it the fabric waited in the wings. When the theme the event was announced it felt like the perfect occassion and coordinated well with a pair or existing silver shoes.

The pattern was selected due to panel pieces that would allow for the stripe in the fabric. Placing the strip in different directions and using a circle skirt achieved this.

Eager to pair the statement Maude bag and glittery Wittner shoes with a Tweed the hunt for the fabric began.  We found the beautiful white and blue with silver fleck tweed at Darn Cheap Fabrics in Port Melbourne. 

Returning to use a favourite pattern, Vogue 1392 with a circle.  The bodice was lined with bem silk and cotton tape place around the neckline to reduce stretching. 

Photo by Cam Davie

Silver Style was a great evening to celebrate the efforts of the OCRF.  Every woman, everywhere – free from the threat of Ovarian Cancer.  You can donate directly to the cause or find out other way to take part such as Frocktober.Â